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Sad Farewell to Casey's Co-Founder, Stanley Cup in Western Springs: Month in Review

Also: death along the railroad tracks and Competitive Foot closes its doors.

25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Train Accident in La Grange

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a suicide.

Stanley Cup to Make Appearance in District 101

Chicago Blackhawks strength and conditioning coachβ€”and D101 parentβ€”Paul Goodman brought the trophy to McClure Junior High on July 23.

Alcohol, Texting Factored into Rollover Crash on Burlington: Police

The teenage driver and his two passengers walked away from the crash and were later taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said.

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Blackhawks Coach Brings Stanley Cup to Western Springs

Western Springs resident Paul Goodman, the Chicago Blackhawks' strength and conditioning coach, spent his day with the Cup at a friend's party and McClure Junior High. Read our Q&A with Goodman on playing fast, playing injured and playoff beards.

Week in Review: Fatality Along BNSF, Attempted Robbery at Knifepoint

A look at the top stories the week of July 8 in La Grange and Western Springs.

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Competitive Foot Closing After 39 Years

The Competitive Foot, advertised on its website as the "first athletic shoe store in Illinois," will close at the end of July after 39 years in town.Β 

Death Notice: Michael Casey, Co-founder of Casey's in Western Springs

Michael Casey, 84, of Naperville, formerly of Downers Grove, died Wednesday, July 3, at his home.

One Hospitalized After Teen Hits Tree: Crash Report

A 16-year-old girl from Western Springs was taken to La Grange Memorial Hospital with minor injuries after another teen hit a tree, police said.

Most Dangerous Intersections in La Grange and Western Springs: Your Picks

Mapping out your suggestions for the most treacherous intersections in the area.

Underage Drinking, Hit-and-Run: Police Blotter

Two Western Springs youth each faced a minor in possession of alcohol charge, police said.Β 

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